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Account Manager - Industrial Chemical Sales Consultant

Remote

ISC's team of Chemical, Paint, and Coatings Sales Recruiters is partnering with an Industrial Solutions Provider

Position Overview

A well-established industrial solutions provider is seeking an Account Manager – Chemical Sales to support continued growth in a defined regional territory. This role involves selling specialized products and associated service solutions to commercial and industrial clients. The position requires a balance of new business development and ongoing account management across multiple industry sectors.

Job Description

The Account Manager – Chemical Sales is responsible for identifying new opportunities, actively prospecting and developing accounts, and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers.

Account Manager - Chemical Sales - Must Have:

• 3+ years minimum - Industrial Sales in Account Management – within one of the following: Petrochemicals, Paints/Coatings, Oil & Gas
• Must live in Baton Rouge Louisiana area
• Local Market sales experience – Plaquemine, Port Allen, Addis, White Castle Louisiana Territory
• Must have a good working knowledge of industrial contacts in Petro Chemical, Oil & Gas, Coatings/Paint
• Mechanically inclined - Technical knowledge component of products, coatings, high temperatures, service conditions
• Existing network of established contacts in South Louisiana region.
• CRM Management – Zoho – See Value
• Preferred college degree in a business or construction related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Must be able to pass background checks as required for entry into facilities along Gulf Coast

Account Manager - Industrial Chemical Sales – our client offers:

• $85k Base salary DOE + Uncapped Commission, Bonus potential
• Vehicle allowance, Company Credit card
• Remote work – No overnights (3 hour territory)
• Average 1st year – total comp $115-$125k+
• 2nd year average total comp $150k

Account Manager - Industrial Chemical Sales - Responsibilities:

• Experience in commercial sales environments, including service-based offerings and facility-related applications
• Responsible for growing existing customer accounts, with approximately 15–20% of efforts focused on outbound new business development
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively use computers and standard business programs
• Possesses strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to evaluate changing conditions and make sound decisions
• Willingness to learn and understand company-specific products, services, and applications across multiple industry sectors

Soft Skills:

Relationship building, Collaboration & Teamwork, Excellent Presentation skills, Consultative Approach, Time Management & Organization, Active Listening & Communication Skills. Strong emphasis on gauging aptitude for RELATIONSHIP BUILDING along with an attitude of customer service.

How to Apply:

Please contact Angie Benninghoff, International Search Consultants at AngieB@iscjobs.com.